Today on the Fitness Machine, Justin talks about eating fats and what is good fat versus bad fat.
We need to eat good, healthy fats to lose weight.
- There's a central fatty acid that the body needs that we can't produce, only consume
- Eating healthy fats keeps body satisfied, balances hormones, and gives energy
Paleo
- Don't eat processed food.
- It consists of eating only meat and veggies.
Justin's favorite fat:
- Coconut Oil: A saturated fat that everyone needs for brain development.
Sugar: Yay or nay?
- Sugar is sugar, though how the body takes it depends on what the source is
- Blueberries have other properties other than sugar to help keep you healthy, so good thing to have
- Really only need about 2 servings of fruit a day
- Sugar alcohol (or any sugar substitute) is generally bad for you and needs to be done in moderation
Morning breakfast for good fat:
- Greek yogurt with almonds and blueberries.
Eat smaller portions throughout the day.
- Stay away from large meals at lunch!
- The serotonin release that comes after eating causes a crash afterwards, thus having a large meal before bed is more beneficial to your health and your energy throughout your day.
Fasting in afternoon:
- Not for everyone
- With the insulin that is released upon eating, avoiding that and the crash throughout the day can keep the energy going longer
- Getting all of your calories at night won't have you gaining weight as long as you're not obtaining too many calories
Good fatty dinner:
- Eating a grass-fed beef burger with avocado, ketchup, and mustard, a sweet potato or sweet potato fries on the side, and a side of salad or broccoli.
- The basics: A protein, veggie, and a potato, fries or fats (like avocado or nuts).
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